Emergency Crews Dispatched to White House After False Fire Call

Published on January 15, 2024

Emergency responders arrived at the White House on Monday after a false report of a structural fire at the executive residence. Noah Gray, spokesman for the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, told NTD News that the D.C. Office of Unified Communications received a 911 call at about 7:03 a.m. on Monday, claiming there was a structure fire at the White House. Mr. Gray said fire and EMS companies were dispatched by 7:04 a.m. and, in coordination with the U.S. Secret Service, determined that there was no actual fire emergency. Mr. Gray said all companies returned to service by 7:16 a.m....

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